Atlantic Morum

Atlantic Morum
Name: Atlantic Morum
Scientific Name: Morum oniscus
Family: Sea Snails
Taxonomic: Harpidae
ID Group: Snails, Clams & Shells
Size: 0.5 - 1.25 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

The Atlantic Morum is a small snail with a thick, heavy shell. It has three raised spiral rows of square-like knobs, which give the shell a rough, textured appearance. The shell is typically whitish to light gray with scattered brown blotches.

The Atlantic Morum is a slow-moving sea snail mostly seen in shallow waters. There is still a lot unknown about its habitat and behavior.